Sapling Growing Through Concrete

[chrisgel]

Hi, I am slowly renovating an old property and have noticed there are a couple of saplings (about an inch diameter) growing out between the concrete of the path and brickwork of the house.
Can anyone suggest how I can get rid of these without excavation. i,e, can I cut them down and then apply some substance that will kill the roots.

TIA

[heathfield]

There are several brands of stump killers that will do the job, available from any DIY outlet or garden store. Scroll down to 'How to apply stump killers' here...

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=229

[Chipchopper]

Some tree species can be quite persistent and continue to regrow, ie - Sycamore, Ash, Goat willow, to name a few.

I would recommend 'SBK BRUSWOOD KILLER' It's a Glyphosate based herbicide, designed to tackle woody stems.

[chrisgel]

Thanks both. I'm so dumb I hadn't even thought there might be stuff you could buy for the job. I had in mind something I half heard years ago about old engine oil.
Thanks again.